In-N-Out Plans Corporate Office Move California, Tennessee by 2026

In-N-Out Burger, a beloved West Coast fast-food chain, is moving its headquarters from Irvine to Baldwin Park, California, while also expanding with a new eastern office in Franklin, Tennessee. Lynsi Snyder, the company president and billionaire heiress, cited California's challenging business environment and high cost of living as key reasons for relocating her family and parts of the company, emphasizing that the move aims to create new opportunities rather than abandon California. Snyder highlighted that the bulk of stores will remain in California, with no plans to move to Florida or the East Coast, but expansion is planned in Tennessee, Washington, and New Mexico. She expressed pride in the brand's California roots and assured customers that the relocation reflects care for employees' quality of life, especially regarding affordable housing. The announcement sparked significant backlash on social media, with critics accusing Snyder of damage control and questioning her criticism of California given her billionaire status. Despite the controversy, Snyder's leadership continues to focus on preserving the brand's legacy and values as it grows beyond its original home state.